Is Farfetch'd worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 40/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Farfetch'd sells for $64.27 against $1.06 raw: a $63.21 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.14) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.06
- PSA 10
- $64.27
- PSA 9
- $42.14
- Gem premium
- 61×
- As of
- Oct 3, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $64.27 | +$38.21 | +$13.21 | −$86.79 |
| PSA 9 | $42.14 | +$16.08 | −$8.92 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $15.93 | −$10.13 | −$35.13 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $1.06 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $47.67 | −$3.39 |
| 50% | $53.20 | +$2.14 |
| 75% | $58.74 | +$7.68 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $64.27 | −$10.73 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Farfetch'd — FAQ
Is Farfetch'd worth grading?
A PSA 10 Farfetch'd sells for $64.27 against $1.06 raw: a $63.21 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.14) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Farfetch'd worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Farfetch'd (Base Set 2 40/130) sells for about $64.27 versus $1.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 61× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Farfetch'd?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $64.27. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Farfetch'd need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Farfetch'd break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Farfetch'd breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.14).
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